As you begin a ketogenic diet, grocery shopping may become a confusing task. You may begin to question each item, unsure if it supports or hinders your new eating approach. Is this the right kind of fat? What cut of meat should I be buying? Does this constitute “very low carb?” I created this guide to simplify your trip to the grocery store. Of course, don’t feel like you have to buy every item listed. See these as options to get you started. As you learn what you like and don’t like, and what your version of keto looks like, you can customize as you go along. Here’s a breakdown by section in the typical grocery store or farmer’s market. I also...
Looking for an easy, classic roasted potato recipe you can throw together in minutes that won’t break your budget? Well, here you go! This simple, economical, flavorful 4-ingredient (not including pantry staples) side dish for Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Tomatoes can be whipped up easy-peasy, out of ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now. The beauty of this roasted vegetable and potato dish is that it calls upon three favorites—canned tomatoes, rosemary, and potatoes. This 100% plant-based, gluten-free rosemary potatoes recipe is the perfect accompaniment for savory dishes, such as lentil patties, lentil loaf, and vegan meatballs. Plus this rosemary roasted potatoes recipe is a great dish to tote along to your next potluck or even holiday dinner....
Shoots of asparagus are a lovely harbinger of springtime — and a delicious one, too. Celebrate greener times with the snap of crunchy asparagus in this super-easy pasta dinner. The recipe popped up on TikTok in March and has since logged millions of views and well over 100,000 likes. Food experts at TheKitchn put the viral video to the test and found it just as simple and tasty as it looks. “From the perfectly blended flavors to the added texture the asparagus delivered, this dish was truly delectable,” writes Choya Johnson. “It was so good, I made it a second time just to make sure my taste buds weren’t deceiving me.” What else needs to be said? Here’s the original...
We recently wrote about the Catelli Smart line of pastas—penne, vermicelli, and fettuccine. The Smart line, with twice as much fibre as their regular white pasta lines, is increasingly popular and being consumed by families on the go that prioritize nutrition, and keep an eye on their family’s bottom line. We sent some samples out across Canada to mothers with young families. A voice we were eager to hear was Malindi Elmore’s, two-time Olympian and Canada’s second-fastest marathon finisher. Currently training to qualify for the 2024 Olympics, Elmore said that pasta night is always a hit with her family, and both she and her children loved the Catelli Smart Fettuccine. “No one noticed the extra fibre, and we often eat...
Where to go, what to see? It’s all happening here! Copenhagen International Dance Festival (until 8 June) Over the course of the spring, this festival is taking over the city for site-specific performances of contemporary dance in, among other places, assisted living facilities and schools. All outdoor performances are free of charge and open to everyone. You can also chat to choreographers and dancers by booking a ‘meet the artist’ session. Options include ballet star Charlotte Khader and Greek choreographer Toula Limnaios. Venues around Copenhagen www.cidf.dk Kristina Gjems’ Your Shadow (3 to 10 June) Wherever you go, your shadow will follow; that’s the premise of Kristina Gjems’ contemporary dance piece, developed together with Loan Ha. Their collaboration goes back a...
